ACOs and Advanced Payment Models: What Hospice Leaders Need to Know Now

Tuesday, May 2, 2017: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
International West (Washington Hilton) - Concourse Level
Faculty:
Sue Lyn Schramm, MA, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Alexandria, VA
Healthcare payment reform, both for providers and physicians, is creating new opportunities for hospice and palliative providers. In this session, you’ll gain clarity and a sense of direction for your organization’s strategies. Faculty will cover the latest news on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the effects of MACRA on physician referral patterns, and why new Advanced Payment Models are creating opportunities for upstream palliative services. Included are practical tips on assessing key players in your specific market.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the incentives of potential referral sources and business partners, including ACOs, physician groups and at-risk health systems
2. Research the Advanced Payment Models operating in your local market
3. Prioritize your strategic plan to take advantage of new business opportunities for hospice and palliative care


CE/CME: Nurse, Physician and Social Worker